Godfrey

I tuned out of wrestling for years in the late aughts and probably missed some really good stuff. It was gradual, but now I'm back in full fan mode, trying to watch as much as I can. Of course, I only watch PPVs live so I can skip around. That probably helps.

Liked the main event except for what I assume was a miscue at the end. Maybe if a guy is out for months, don't have his first match back rely on a split second timing spot for the big finish?

Perfect reaction to the above.

Forgive my ignorance, but whose shirt are they wearing?

Crews needs way more character development before I can get invested in his title shot. All he is right now is some dude with a few great moves and a winning smile. Has even done a promo yet?

I'm excited for the Rumble just to see what they do. Two years in a row with rejected winners is pretty bad. Do they kowtow to the fans or force another "can't miss" through? Guys, it's gonna be great.

Watching the main event again and that final two minutes or so is as good as wrestling gets. The psychology behind the hand injury is so simple and so perfect. As ol' Dean used to say, a billion stars.

For anyone who hasn't seen it, the Table of 3 with Cesaro, Owens, and Ambrose is fantastic. Cool anecdotes from CZW, ROH, and Puerto Rico, and Ambrose has the worst table manners (obviously).

Oh good. Now we know when to send the T-800.

I was legit invested in that last match. Big E is the perfect guy to unseat Cena because he's credible and has a good future but could still use the rub. Too bad they didn't pull that trigger. Again.

Next thing you know he'll get his walking papers on his wedding day.

Really enjoyed the main event. Are they going to keep this feud going until Survivor Series? Then we can get the Wyatt Family (the current guys, a returning Rowan, and a new guy, I'll say Corbin) vs Shield MAX (Ambrose, Reigns, Orton, Bryan, and Joe).

Butthole SurferThen when he got on a roll the announcers could say he was "pouring like an avalanche coming down the mountain, Maggle!"Bingo! I'm sure it couldn't cost much to get Gibby Haynes to make an appearance.$40 and a drum set to light on fire.

Butthole SurferThen when he got on a roll the announcers could say he was "pouring like an avalanche coming down the mountain, Maggle!"

Lesnar/Rousey v Trips/Steph. They could practically build their own mint.

Excited for Busick! Not too big on Swann and I don't know Athena at all. Any classics that should be checked out?

Oh, you just want Cena to keep injuring himself.

Dang it. Wrong thread.

This is the first time I attempted to watch a 3-hour RAW live. I wanted to see if the show really was a slog without the benefit of fast forwarding. While I did get through it and somewhat enjoyed the show, I admit I had to put it on mute about halfway through and listen to podcasts instead. (Paul F. Tompkins is real funny, y'all!)

Rowan would be the most boring choice so I half expect it to be him. The optimist in me hopes for an NXT call up or someone entirely new. Who's the biggest free agent these days?

Burt Macklan is definitely doing Susumu Mochizuki's finisher from back in the day. I remember it being made fun of ON THIS VERY SITE as looking like a botched arm drag counter.

On his podcast, Jericho said they brought up too many women at once. So instead of getting over one new woman, they have to get over three, all the while keeping their opponents strong too. Not sure if I completely agree that's the issue, but it is a good point.

All things considered, it's definitely a good thing Seth no longer has a move called the Curb Stomp.

I'm fine with rehearsed matches so long as they don't come off as over scripted like some of those Jerry Lynn/RVD matches. And obviously they should be able to switch things up on the fly if nothing's connecting with the audience. That's where the real talent lies, in being able to work a match that works best for that crowd.

Hey, Liger could have shitty tattoos under his tights. And I'd love it if he had shitty bar band and played in costume but his band mates were just normal middle aged dudes. Their cover of Brown Eyed Girl would be killer.